Cognitive Neuroscience
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing a multidisciplinary perspective into the basics of cognitive processes and their relationship with the underpinning brain activity, starting from the physiology of the neuron to end with high order cognitive processes such as memory of attention.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- describe how a typical neuron works
- identify different parts of the human encephalon
- describe the most influential neurocognitive models related to different cognitive functions
- link different neuronal networks to different cognitive functions
- search, read and understand a scientific article in the field of cognitive neuroscience
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- apply the knowledge gained to present problems, analyze phenomena, and identify possible solutions in the field of cognitive neuroscience
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- describe how a typical neuron works
- identify different parts of the human encephalon
- describe the most influential neurocognitive models related to different cognitive functions
- link different neuronal networks to different cognitive functions
- search, read and understand a scientific article in the field of cognitive neuroscience
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- apply the knowledge gained to present problems, analyze phenomena, and identify possible solutions in the field of cognitive neuroscience
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Brief history of Cognitive Neuroscience/cognitive Psychology
crashcourse in the physiology of the neuron + brain neuroanatomy
physiology of the perception/sensation
Main techniques of investigation in cognitive neuroscience
Crashcourse in methodology of research
Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience of
Higher Visual, auditory, tactile and pain perception
Language
Memory
Attention
Motor control Action and cognition
Emotions
Cognitive control
Social cognition
Reading and understanding a scientific article
crashcourse in the physiology of the neuron + brain neuroanatomy
physiology of the perception/sensation
Main techniques of investigation in cognitive neuroscience
Crashcourse in methodology of research
Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience of
Higher Visual, auditory, tactile and pain perception
Language
Memory
Attention
Motor control Action and cognition
Emotions
Cognitive control
Social cognition
Reading and understanding a scientific article
Prerequisites for admission
Specific preliminary notions are not required
Teaching methods
Lecture
Teaching Resources
Michael S Gazzaniga, Richard B Ivry, George R Mangun
Neuroscienze Cognitive
Edizione 2021
Neuroscienze Cognitive
Edizione 2021
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple choice test
M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Barchiesi Guido
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